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After Mamata's Victory, BJP Expects More Defections to Trinamool Congress
Last month, former union minister and BJP MP Babul Supriyo had also joined the Trinamool.
Setting a Global Example, SC Approves Rs 50,000 Ex-Gratia Compensation Scheme for Covid-19 Victims
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended that Rs 50,000 be given to the kin of those who died of COVID-19.
Delhi University Admissions 2021 Start Today: Here's How to Book a Seat
Delhi University admissions 2021 begins today. A candidate is allowed to choose only one programme and one college per cut-off list.
In a First, India Hints at 'Not Being Taken into Confidence on Various Aspects' of US-Taliban Deal
External Affairs minister Jaishankar also suggested that India was in no hurry to deliberate on giving any recognition to the new dispensation in Kabul.
Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: From Week-Long Farmers’ Protest Over Minister’s Comment to ‘Accident’ & a ‘Lynching'
The issue has triggered a political slugfest in the state ahead of the 2022 elections.
32 Stolen Trucks Worth Rs 10 Crore Seized By Ghaziabad Police
The Ghaziabad police has seized 32 trucks, stolen from different states and plying across the country on fake registration numbers, certificates and other documents. A Special Weapons and Tactics team of Ghaziabad police also three transporters...
Centre Got Cooperation From Punjab, Haryana, Delhi On Stubble Burning Issue, Says Union Env Minister
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav had held a key meeting last month with the governments of Delhi and its neighbouring states Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Eye on China, Foreign Secretary Begins Sri Lanka Visit; Expected to Break the Ice & Put Ties Back on Track
In the last two years, the India–Sri Lanka relationship has come under severe strain for various reasons and the experts feel that both are now trying to put it back on track.
Aaj Ka Panchang, October 3, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details for Sunday
Aaj Ka Panchang, October 3, 2021: The twelfth day of Shraddh and it will mark the Dwadashi tithi in the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in Vikrama Samvat 2078
Appeal to Leaders of Other Parties to Not Do Politics Over Chhath Puja: Delhi CM Kejriwal
The AAP supremo said other parties should instead raise awareness on the risks of the coronavirus infection spread involved, if large number of people enter water bodies.
Ancient Temple Desecrated, Idol Damaged in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag; Police Register Case
Kashmiri Pandits living in Jagti migrant camp staged protests and demanded punishment for the culprits.
Jaishankar Holds Extensive Talks with Colombian Foreign Minister Ramirez
Ramirez, who is also Vice President of Columbia, began a three-day visit to India on Friday.
ED Attaches Mumbai Building Worth Rs 190 Cr in Bhushan Power and Steel Bank Fraud Case
It was alleged in the CBI FIR that BPSL availed various credit facilities from 33 different banks/financial institutions and the outstanding defaulted amount as on January 30, 2018 was Rs 47,204 crore.
Gandhi Jayanti 2021: PM Modi Pays Tributes to Mahatma, Shastri on Their Birth Anniversaries
An interfaith prayer meeting was held at Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi's favourite devotional songs were rendered.
West Bengal Records 13 New Deaths, 708 Fresh Cases
West Bengal's Covid death toll reached 18,806 on Friday with 13 new fatalities, while 708 fresh cases pushed the tally to 15,69,778, a bulletin released by the state Health Department said. Kolkata and North 24 Parganas recorded four deaths each, the b...
SC Notice to Centre on PIL Challenging 'Arbitrary, Discriminatory' Maternity Benefit to Adoptive Mothers
The PIL stated that 12 weeks of maternity benefit to adoptive mothers under the Maternity Benefit Act is a "mere lip service".